Joplin to Palestine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

373.2 miles 600.6 km · straight line
447.8 miles estimated 720.7 km · driving distance
9h 1min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Palestine?

The distance from Joplin to Palestine is 373.2 miles (600.6 km) as the crow flies. Palestine is located S of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 447.8 miles, taking about 9h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri and Palestine in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Joplin and Palestine. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Joplin to Palestine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 1min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 49min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 34min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Palestine

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m elevation
Palestine
31.76°N, 95.63°W
America/Chicago
147m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients